Bellarmine Chapel Bulletin

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April 27, 2008

Sixth Sunday of Easter

BELLARMINE CALENDAR

Sunday, April 27 

Fair Trade Coffee and Streetvibes for Sale

Monday, April 28 

7:00 PM Dialogue on Common Good - Schiff Center

7:00 PM Interfaith Hospitality Volunteers - Activity Room

7:30 PM Centering Prayer - Parish Center

Tuesday, April 29 

6:45 PM Religious Education - St. Agnes, Bond Hill

Wednesday, April 30 

7:00 PM BYG - Parish Center

7:00 PM Social Mission Core Team - Aerni’s Home

Thursday, May 1 

7:00 PM RCIA - Parish Center

7:00 PM Lois Campbell, Small Christian Communities - Chapel

Saturday, May 3 

9:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul - Activity Room

Sunday, May 4 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

4:00 PM Confirmation Meeting - Schott Hall

STAFF NEWS

Stephanie Beck Borden has let us know she was invited to consider a new and exciting job, one that she has now decided to take. After her four years here at Bellarmine, I know that I, and many of you, will miss her active leadership. But knowing her, I can say that her next step makes perfect sense.

In early May, Stephanie will become the Ohio State Coordinator for Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good. This is a networking organization whose mission is to provide information to Catholics about Church Social Teaching as it relates to public participation in society. It is a way to advance the prophetic voice of the Catholic Social Tradition across a broad spectrum of Catholic constituencies, to strengthen our collective voice in decision-making about the common good. This is a role that will allow Stephanie to stay in membership with the parish, to work with the local AMOS Project as well, while following a passion for organizing in a broader context for social change.

I want to voice our collective thanks to Stephanie for her dedication here, helping us channel our ambitions for outreach and justice commitments, and just for getting to know so many of us, appreciating our community spirit and worship life. And she has brought new strength of organization to our day to day workings, especially through the St. Vincent de Paul ministry and our Community Care Network. Parish ministry was a new venture for her, and she will continue to be part of it now, from the pews, with her husband Phil and two daughters. Meanwhile we will be consulting among the parish, as we have before, about our needs and appropriate timing for a person to follow in her role.

                                                                                                                                                                ~Richard Bollman, S.J.

IHN VOLUNTEER MEETING

There will be an orientation meeting for all who signed up to volunteer with IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network) on Monday, April 28 at 7:00 PM in the activity room at the chapel. Important information regarding our commitment to IHN and our responsibilities as support hosts will be discussed. Those who volunteered in March will share their experiences. Anyone who is interested in this ministry is welcome to attend. If you have questions, contact Kathy Aerni at 871-7803.

Lois Campbell, member of the World Executive Council for Christian Life Communities, will be at Bellarmine on May 1 to introduce another way that new or existing small faith communities can engage the Spiritual Exercises. 

New schedules will be coming out soon for the 9:00 and 11:00 liturgical ministries. We are not having new sign-ups this spring, but if you want to be taken off the list, which will run through November, please contact Sally Coomes for 9:00 (s.coomes@insightbb.com) or Karen Brandstetter for 11:00 (745-3398 or brandstetter@xavier.edu). The current 7:00 schedule will not change. In the fall, we will have new sign-ups for all three liturgies. New ministers, and those who wish to return, will be able to sign up at that time.

IGNATIAN VOLUNTEER CORPS

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps is a national ministry of volunteers. Ignatian Volunteers, men and women age 50 and better, share their talents and life experiences with hundreds of partner nonprofits and the low income people they serve. The Ignatian Volunteer’s two-day-a-week commitment is supported by IVC’s unique program of spirituality, service, and reflection for volunteers. To obtain more information, contact Sam Schloemer at sschloemer@ivcusa.org  or please visit our website at www.ivcusa.org.

Marilyn Kaiser, a Bellarmine parishioner, will be presenting a program You and the Women Mystics. What do Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen and Teresa of Avila tell you about your inner life? Develop the mystic within you. The session will be held at Mt. Notre Dame Spirituality Center on Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 to 11:50 AM. Please register by phone or email to Sr. Ruth Kettman, 513-679-8191 or rkettman@ohsnd.org. Free will donation.

A Recovery Retreat for Men – Fr. Richard Grogan, SJ will lead this year’s Mother’s Day Recovery Retreat May 9-11 at the Jesuit Spiritual Center. The retreat is for men recovering from alcohol and chemical addiction who are involved in a 12-step recovery process. For information, or to register, call (513) 248-3500, ext. 10, or visit jesuitspiritualcenter.com.

Personally Directed Retreats – The Jesuit Spiritual Center is offering Personally Directed Retreats May 16-23, June 20-27, July 11-18, and July 25-August 1. These individualized and silent retreats will offer participants a quiet time spent in the tradition of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Each day will include Mass and a 45-minute meeting with a carefully selected spiritual director. During the rest of the day, retreatants can spend time in contemplative and solitary activities, including prayer, journaling, reading, walking on the grounds, art and music. Although the retreats last for seven days, accommodation can be made for shorter stays. For information, or to register, call (513) 248-3500, ext. 10, or visit jesuitspiritualcenter.com.

Vacation Bible School will be held June 16 - June 20, 2008 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm at St. Mary Church in Hyde Park. The theme this year is Miracles Happen.

As you know, volunteers are the heart of VBS!! Can you help us in 2008? We need volunteer teachers, assistants, artists, musicians, actors, helpers, and caregivers. You will receive priority registration PLUS a discount on the registration fee for children of FULL WEEK volunteers!

We hope you will consider volunteering in one of the on-site, full-week positions for VBS. These positions, which include leadership and assistant roles in our preschool and elementary classes as well as roles in crafts, music, drama, snack, and childcare, are vital to making VBS a success. The lesson plans and activities are all planned and we need your help to make "miracles happen." Recognizing this commitment, we are providing both priority registration and a discount on the registration fee for full-week volunteers with children/grandchildren attending VBS. Part-week, on-site volunteers are also of great value in many areas, and children/grandchildren of these volunteers will receive priority registration.

As always, we look forward to working with our teen volunteers, too. There are many areas in which you can step up and make a difference for VBS.

A complete description of all volunteer positions is available online at www.knox.org/vbs/, or you may contact Jim Crosby at 745.3317 or crosbyj@xavier.edu

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in East Walnut Hills is in need of volunteers for several positions: receptionist, professional development speakers, tutors at Mercy Connections, food pantry assistance, food delivery and development support. The time commitment varies, depending on the job. There are non-paid internships for college students as well. For information, or to volunteer, please contact Christine Sevindik at 487-6192 or csevidnik@mnministries.org.

RANDOM QUOTE

April is a promise that May is bound to keep.    ~Hal Borland

Is God calling you to be a Franciscan sister? A Come and See Weekend for single, Catholic women 18 yrs. and older interested in learning more about Franciscan religious life on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 at the convent of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, IN. The convent is located 3 mi. off I-74 at exit 149 half way between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. No charge for the weekend. For more info or to register, contact Sr. Joan Miller, PO Box 100 Oldenburg, IN 47036; phone: 812-933-6417; email joanm@oldenburgosf.com

Thank you to all the teen and adult helpers. Also a big thanks to the super group of Jr High teens that made this an exceptional year. I hope to welcome you all back next year to Jr High and High School BYG. Please stop by the Youth Info table to see our latest pictures. ~Sue Antoinette

BYG

Our current schedule:

*These events have changed dates. Please make note.

April 23 - Parish Center

* April 30 Affirmation Night - Parish Center

May 7 God in Nature - Ault Park, meet at pavilion

* May 14 NO BYG - COAP meeting for Teens, Parents and Adult Volunteers - Location to be posted next week

May 21 Dinner at CCWA 958 Marion Ave 5:30 PM

Please RSVP by May 14, so we have enough food for everyone. Thanks, 745-4224

Confirmation Reminder

May 4 - *4:00 meeting, *5:00 dinner, 7:00 Mass

*change in schedule

Summer Service Trip Preparation Meetings

Young Neighbors in Action: Sunday, May 18, 10:15 AM – 5:00 PM in the Neiporte Lounge

COAP: Wednesday, May 14, 7:00- 9:00 PM Parents, Teens and Adult Volunteers, Location TBA

Checks for these trips should be made out to Bellarmine Chapel.

2008 THEOLOGY ON TAP

Join us Thursdays at 7 PM (speakers start at 7:30) at Tickets Sports Café, 100 W. 6^th Street in Covington, across from Mother of God Church (ample parking in church lot). For more information please visit www.totcincinnati.org

May 1 - Are There Still Saints? - Fr. Earl Fernandes

May 8 - Mission Possible: Meet Your Local Missionaries - A Panel Discussion

RANDOM QUOTE

A year from now you may wish you had started today. ~Karen Lamb

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL VOLS SPREAD JOY

Our SVDP chapter recently received a call from "Lonni", a young mother with a four month old infant, who is struggling to make it. When volunteers arrived, they found mother and child forced to sleep on the sofa for lack of beds. Lonni works hard cleaning airplanes, endures an hour commute each way to CVG, yet finds it difficult to save enough to also furnish her apartment. Our Vincentians prayed with her and promised beds for each. Last Sunday two SVDP members delivered a baby bed fitted with all the appropriate linens that had belonged to their own grandchild. When Lonni saw this beautiful bed arrive, her eyes were dancing with joy. A new bed for Mom was also in the works. Smiles all around proved that joy is contagious.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH

Junior High Summer CAMP (Catholic And Mighty Proud) JH CAMP is a weekend of fun, exciting learning experiences for incoming 7th and 8th graders on June 6-8, 2008, at the Bergamo Conference Center, near Dayton. JH youth will learn about God and the Catholic faith through innovative and interactive discovery sessions. Workshop topics include: what it means to be a young Catholic; Jesus is the way, the truth and the life; how to talk to others about your faith; and much more! Your kids will also have opportunities for fun group games and active learning initiatives. For more information contact Andrea Parker at (937) 223-1001, or go to our homepage at www.catholiccincinnati.org/youthmin and find the JH Camp link in the center of the page.

LAUDATE: Forming Youth for Music Ministry! Now in its fourth year, this popular four-day, three-night workshop will feature sessions in voice, organ, piano, guitar, and other instruments used in liturgy. Teens will learn liturgy fundamentals and hear witnesses from those who work in the field both full and part-time. This program is designed for young people who love song, music, and faith, and want to bring them together in a fun community experience during the summer. Mark your calendars for June 9-12 and check out the center link at www.catholiccincinnati.org/youthmin for more information.

RANDOM QUOTE

There is but one coward on earth, and that is the coward that dare not know.    ~W.E.B. DuBois